Category: On-Demand

State Sen. Sullivan addresses oncerns over a DEI course assessments.

NH State Senator Victoria Sullivan details the recent reports that Manchester parents are expressing concerns over a DEI course assessment. Parts of the curriculum intended for ‘teacher’s eyes only’ were included in the teaching package. The content and the school’s response are creating further concern.

Understanding the debate over state funding for the University System.

Mica Stark, President and CEO of the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC), discusses the recent debate regarding state funding for the university system and shares the NHCUC’s economic impact report, which details the university system’s fiscal connection with New Hampshire communities.

Ekberg offers insight on how to identify signs of substance abuse.

Eric Ekberg from Granite Recovery Centers joins WFEA’s Morning Update to answer listeners’ questions about substance abuse and discuss warning signs to be aware of as we transition from winter to spring and summer months.

Pritzker’s visit to the Granite State continues to create confusion among Democrats.

Michael Graham from NH Journal joins us to discuss the recent visit from IL Gov. JB Pritzker to New Hampshire and a TV town hall with senatorial candidate Chris Pappas. Michael Graham asks the ever-important question, ‘Whose New Hampshire Democratic Party is it, Pritzker’s or Pappas’?

Lappie identifies the challenges facing the Trump Administration.

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie starts the conversation by reviewing the first hundred days of the Trump administration. We also discuss some polls that examine Trump’s performance on key issues such as immigration and the economy.

Remembering New Hampshire pilot Rob Holland.

In Memory—Past Episode. In honor of the loss of NH Airshow pilot Rob Holland, we present WFEA’s interview from September 2023. 

Strengthening the Queen City’s Artist Community.

Reporter Andy Sylvia, Manchester Ink Link, shares his story on the recent meeting (known as a charrette) to put focus on the Manchester Art District.

State Rep. Peternel talks bail reform.

State Representative Katy Peternel joins The Morning Update to discuss some of the final bills signed into law, including the bail reform measure. We also discussed current Senatorial crossover bills under review in the NH House.

Granite State wins big out of a recent poll and what to do with the kids over April vacation.

Kris Nielsen from VisitNH.gov shares a new poll showing that NH is a culinary mecca for a particular cuisine. Listen to the On-demand episode for the answer. Also, what can you do during the April school vacation?

Zahn takes on the “Maryland Father” topic and one school’s literary choices…

Political satirists Karl Zahn and Jeff discuss how the media has been mishandling the illegal immigration case of a ‘Maryland father’ and the inappropriate book that is part of a school’s third-grade curriculum.

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